Can I drill out spoke holes on a hub?

[TheFlyingDingo]

Can this be done safely? Ive never done it before. I'm Building my dad a worksman-and he requested

"NO Dang SINGLE SPEEDS!! I HAVE NO IDEA HOW YOU RIDE THOSE Dang THINGS!"

So basically i need to drill out the spoke holes to carry a heavier gauge

 

[udallcustombikes]

Depends on the hub. If the flanges have enough meat, then go for it. Got some pics of the hub?

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

Depends on the hub. If the flanges have enough meat, then go for it. Got some pics of the hub?

Nope, Gotta find the hub :roll:

3 Speed coaster, so i would assume i would find a Shimano 333

 

[udallcustombikes]

Might try to find a tandem hub, they ran the heavy spokes. The Bendix Kickbacks have room for big spokes as well.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

Might try to find a tandem hub, they ran the heavy spokes. The Bendix Kickbacks have room for big spokes as well.

I have a hard time finding a tandem hub. Every one I find the owner is so stingy

 

[12bcruzin]

You can do it but it may fail if not done correctly or if there is not enough material (hole too close to edge). It would be better to machine the holes or use a dremel to enlarge the holes away from the edge of the hub but it all depends on the hub. Back in the old days, we did this to a few Schwinn hubs (sin I know) and every once in a while a hub flange would crack...better to use tandem or 80s cruiser hubs if you can.

 

[scrumblero]

so ... he wants hand brakes? is that the deal? or do you want an internal gear hub? :?

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

so ... he wants hand brakes? is that the deal? or do you want an internal gear hub? :?

hub-I'm restoring the bike, i want it to look clean

 

[Uncle Stretch]

You should talk to Chuck. He gets Nexus 3 speeds from Worksman wheels and they have the big spokes. He could probably fix you up with both.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

You should talk to Chuck. He gets Nexus 3 speeds from Worksman wheels and they have the big spokes. He could probably fix you up with both.

Ill do that too, I just picked up a Schwinn Tandem-2 speed kickback...good shape...Dunno if the guage is right

 

[skillsthebarber]

I have an extra 333 if you want it its yours